Finance Bursar/Financial Controller
Benenden School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 May 2024
Job overview
Benenden School is seeking an experienced accountant to play a key role in overseeing the financial management of the school including preparing financial reports and maintaining the school’s budgets and forecasts in line with the school’s strategic objectives.
Successful applicants will hold a financial qualification and have strong technical and commercial knowledge within a similar sized organisation. The successful candidate will have advanced Excel skills. Experience of using the Charities SORP is highly desirable.
We welcome applications from candidates from a range of current roles, including from those looking to progress their careers or make a move into education.
Applicants should be hard working, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities; be able to assist other roles within the team and step in to provide cover during absence or assist during busy periods.
The successful candidate will work full time all year round. Flexibility will be required.
About the school
Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in the country. Founded in 1923, Benenden School is situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18.
Benefits
Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The school’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool, are available for staff to use.
To apply, please download the application pack from our website by clicking the apply button.
Completed applications should be emailed to People Services at recruitment@benenden.school by 5:00pm on Monday 13 May 2024.
Interviews are likely to take place at Benenden on 14 May 2024.
The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.
About Benenden School
Benenden is regarded as one of the leading boarding and day schools in Britain. Founded in 1923, we are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England, just an hour from London. There are 550 girls in the School, aged 11-18.
We offer every girl A Complete Education in which she realises her academic potential, grows as an individual and is well prepared for life beyond school.
This is achieved through an outstanding academic offering which will help your daughter to achieve her very best, together with unrivalled co-curricular opportunities and a dedicated focus on developing every girl's personal and professional skills.
We are proud to consistently hear that the girls at Benenden are happy and relaxed, and that there is a culture of 'stretch without stress'. Parents tell us that they simply 'got a feeling' when they visited Benenden that they knew it was the right school for their daughter.
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